Healthy, holistic and honest-to-goodness advice from the beautiful Mariel Hemingway. It isn't quite as good as hiring her as Mom's personal trainer, but this books comes close as Mariel writes from the heart - and experience.

Featuring twenty projects ranging from edible origami to glowing lollipops, cryogenic martinis to Tupperware boom boxes, the book draws from the expertise of programmers, professors, and garden-variety geeks and offers something t...Featuring twenty projects ranging from edible origami to glowing lollipops, cryogenic martinis to Tupperware boom boxes, the book draws from the expertise of programmers, professors, and garden-variety geeks and offers something to delight DIYers of all skill levels.

Every baker and his/her mother is nuts over this book, the cookbook written by and inspired by the New York Bakery. I've seen the brownies, the chocolate chip cookies, and some of the cakes on TasteSpotting - they're amazing.

This book is both beautiful and useful -- it covers everything from the basic basics (how to make an use a roux) to advanced but fundamental techniques (foam for molecular gastronomy.).
Everything in this book is short and stra...This book is both beautiful and useful -- it covers everything from the basic basics (how to make an use a roux) to advanced but fundamental techniques (foam for molecular gastronomy.).
Everything in this book is short and straightforward. I always feel like I walk away knowing more and having greater confidence than when I read longer instructions in other books.
This belongs in every cook's kitchen.

Apparently cupcakes have never met an occasion they didn't celebrate or a diet they couldn't accommodate . . . and this book gives you a recipe to cover all those bases and then some. A great gift for the cupcake-loving Mom - alo...Apparently cupcakes have never met an occasion they didn't celebrate or a diet they couldn't accommodate . . . and this book gives you a recipe to cover all those bases and then some. A great gift for the cupcake-loving Mom - along with a fresh-baked batch of her favorite breed.

This book is full of cupcakes that no one can resist. In addition to being delightfully vegan, I know tons of people with lactose intolerance and/or egg allergies that rave over these recipe. Some are simple, some are more involve...This book is full of cupcakes that no one can resist. In addition to being delightfully vegan, I know tons of people with lactose intolerance and/or egg allergies that rave over these recipe. Some are simple, some are more involved, but every one I've made has been amazing!

Japanese food is not as hard to master
as you might believe. Not when we’ve
got Amy Kaneko’s awesome new book
showcasing 70 fun recipes at our side!
How do ya say “Pig out!” in Japanese?
168 pages. From SF's Chronicle Bo...Japanese food is not as hard to master
as you might believe. Not when we’ve
got Amy Kaneko’s awesome new book
showcasing 70 fun recipes at our side!
How do ya say “Pig out!” in Japanese?
168 pages. From SF's Chronicle Books

Sylvia Weinstock doesn't bake cakes, she creates edible masterpieces. Whether you intend to attempt one of your own; merely want to learn one or two of her techniques; or know someone who has considerable decorative talent, this ...Sylvia Weinstock doesn't bake cakes, she creates edible masterpieces. Whether you intend to attempt one of your own; merely want to learn one or two of her techniques; or know someone who has considerable decorative talent, this book will be a joy to both use and peruse. Good gifting.

I bought this last year for my mermaid-obsessed daughter and she still uses it many months later. Personally, I think they could have been a teeny bit more creative with the recipes but the ones they do have are lovely.

Oh how I want this cookbook/bakebook! The two wonderful guys (owners/authors) of Baked have just come out with a gorgeous book with mouth-watering photos (lick the pages?) and recipes to die for. This book contains recipes for lu...Oh how I want this cookbook/bakebook! The two wonderful guys (owners/authors) of Baked have just come out with a gorgeous book with mouth-watering photos (lick the pages?) and recipes to die for. This book contains recipes for lusciously sinful treats of all shapes and textures. If you've never been to their shop you can sample a small taste by investing in this book.

FABULOUS! If you don't already know, and therefor live under a rock, Amy Sedaris is most likely the most delightful and hilarious creature with a tampon string EVER!! Amazing recipes and tips on how to entertain and be good to y...FABULOUS! If you don't already know, and therefor live under a rock, Amy Sedaris is most likely the most delightful and hilarious creature with a tampon string EVER!! Amazing recipes and tips on how to entertain and be good to yourself. The book reads like she's friends with you, henceforth the title, "I Like You". I really do think Amy Sedaris likes me, and I really like her too!

I'm not much of a pie fan but my family is (I prefer tarts and tartlets) and if your tired of overly suggary, over processed and dry non-tasting store bought pies, then this is the cook book for you.
Wide selection of home made...I'm not much of a pie fan but my family is (I prefer tarts and tartlets) and if your tired of overly suggary, over processed and dry non-tasting store bought pies, then this is the cook book for you.
Wide selection of home made classics you'll family and guests will love.

OH, HOW i adore this cookbook. it is beautifully done, organized, and features photos that make my mouth water while looking at them.
i am not too fond of the cover of this book, however, as it does no justice whatsoever to wh...OH, HOW i adore this cookbook. it is beautifully done, organized, and features photos that make my mouth water while looking at them.
i am not too fond of the cover of this book, however, as it does no justice whatsoever to what you'll find inside - so if you see this on the shelves..OPEN it.. you will see its glory!
fabulous. a must-have for every mom. it offers well-conceived creative ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into recipes. they'll never know ;)
[i may add - while these recipes are geared towards being kid-friendly.. they are still sophisticated and lovely for any palate. i am giving a copy to a friend who cannot get her husband to eat vegetables.. ha!]

That Gina from the PTA is never going to make fun of your burnt rice krispie treats again, because now you have a secret weapon. Show her up at the next meeting with your Bake Sale total- a new school record, oh yeah, and then yo...That Gina from the PTA is never going to make fun of your burnt rice krispie treats again, because now you have a secret weapon. Show her up at the next meeting with your Bake Sale total- a new school record, oh yeah, and then you don't even have to be crude and bring up her alcoholic tendencies.

How do you get your kids to eat veggies? Hide them in good foods - pureed into mac and cheese... or spaghetti and meatballs! I almost bought this while in B&N the other day but passed 'cause I realized I do actually eat veggies w...How do you get your kids to eat veggies? Hide them in good foods - pureed into mac and cheese... or spaghetti and meatballs! I almost bought this while in B&N the other day but passed 'cause I realized I do actually eat veggies without being forced... but that day (FAR AHEAD IN THE FUTURE) that I have kids (LLOOONNNG TIME FROM NOW)... I will be a sneaky mom (NOT ANY TIME SOON) and put broccoli in the brownies!